Machachi Population 2026
Machachi has a population of 25,742, making it the #48 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Pichincha. Roughly 0.1% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 108× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,742
Rank in Ecuador
#48
Coordinates
0.51°S, 78.57°W
~2,905 m elevation · America/Guayaquil
Distance to capital (Quito)
32 km
20 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pichincha
Cities near Machachi
FAQ
What is the population of Machachi?
Machachi has a population of 25,742 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #48 biggest city in Ecuador.
What region is Machachi in?
Machachi is located in Pichincha, Ecuador.
Is Machachi the capital of Ecuador?
No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 32 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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